The Best Flight Games for Linux

Update : Cogstellation added at rank #22.
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Sky Rogue (2017)

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Sky Rogue is a nostalgic arcade-style 3D flight-sim with diverse aircrafts, weapons, and customization options for an engaging rogue-lite experience. Fly over infinite procedurally-generated islands, take out enemy aces, carriers, and battleships in intense dogfighting action. The game offers 2-player local co-op, permanent unlocks, and secret technologies to keep you excited. Enjoy the retro-style voxel-based world with bright colors and catchy tunes that never get old.


What we like:
  • Fun and engaging gameplay
  • Variety of planes and weapons to choose from
  • 80's graphics and art-style
  • Constant updates and mod support
  • Good value for the price
What could be improved:
  • Difficulty can spike suddenly
  • Limited storyline or plot
  • Some issues with flight physics and mechanics
  • Repetitive gameplay over time
  • Limited variety in effective loadouts

  • flight
  • rogue-like
  • arcade
  • procedural
  • jet
  • simulation
  • combat
  • moddable

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The Falconeer (2020)

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Xbox One Linux PC Windows

Soar through the skies aboard a majestic warbird, explore a stunning oceanic world and engage in epic aerial dogfights, in this BAFTA-nominated air combat game from solo developer, Tomas Sala.


  • flight
  • open-world
  • lore
  • pirates
  • open-sea
  • combat
  • fantasy
  • dragon
  • sailing
  • tutorial
  • vr
  • exploration
  • wargame
  • rpg
  • battle

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Kerbal Space Program (2015)

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Mac OS Playstation 4 Xbox One PC Windows Linux

Kerbal Space Program is a sandbox game that puts you in charge of the space program on the planet Kerbin, an Earth-like planet inhabited by adorable green aliens. You will build rockets and fly them, researching advanced parts as you progress. It has a Story mode to introduce players to the game, as well as Sandbox mode for more experienced players.


What we like:
  • Funny and entertaining
  • Educational and teaches real concepts
  • Immensely creative with many possibilities for spaceflight available
  • Great modding community
What could be improved:
  • Complex tech tree and learning curve
  • Potentially overwhelming for new players
  • Requires patience to understand real life concepts

  • simulation
  • flight
  • space
  • physics
  • sandbox

4

SimAirport (2020)

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Build & Manage Your Airport. An International Hub or a Regional Masterpiece -- it's up to you. Buy more land to scale out, or escalators to scale up with MULTIPLE FLOORS. You're in full control in this modern business management tycoon!


  • base-building
  • city-building
  • flight
  • management
  • building
  • economy
  • simulation
  • sandbox
  • pixel
  • 2d
  • resource-management
  • casual
  • large-scale
  • strategy

5

X-Plane 11 (2017)

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Linux Mac OS PC Windows

The future of flight simulation is now! X-Plane 11 is the detailed, realistic, and modern simulator you’ve been waiting for. Intuitive user interface, 3-D cockpits, new effects, 3-D sound, living airports and world-wide scenery.


  • flight
  • simulation

6

AER Memories of Old (2017)

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Xbox One Linux Mac OS PC Windows

Transform into a bird and fly to explore and experience a vibrant world of floating islands in the sky. Venture down into lost ancient ruins where each step leads you closer to the end of the world.


  • flight
  • exploration
  • platform
  • relaxing
  • puzzle
  • open-world
  • dungeon
  • atmospheric
  • action-adventure
  • adventure
  • experience
  • story
  • achievements

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Bomber Crew (2017)

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Android Linux Mac OS PC Windows Xbox One

Bomber Crew is a strategic simulation game set during World War Two, where you control a team of air force members responsible for piloting, radar, guns, mechanics and bombing. You must move the crew around to ensure they keep up with their tasks and give them commands. The game has many nuances and customisable features that create a bond between player and crew.


What we like:
  • Strategic gameplay
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Customisable features
  • Nuanced sound/visuals
  • Portable gameplay
What could be improved:
  • Cluttered tasks when action ramps up
  • Difficulty spike later levels
  • Patience required for some sections

  • simulation
  • world-war-2
  • management
  • flight
  • strategy
  • survival
  • war
  • rogue-like
  • difficult

8

Hex Racer (2024)

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Linux Mac OS PC Windows

Race through the asteroid belt, hit checkpoints to increase your score, Use power ups to help you. Game Modes - Monthly event with leaderboard - Endless/practice - Split Screen - Story mode

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  • flight
  • racing
  • space
  • rogue-like
  • 3d
  • third-person
  • arcade
  • procedural
  • controller-support
  • minimalist
  • single-player
  • split-screen

9

LiftoffA: FPV Drone Racing (2018)

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Liftoff® is a drone racing game that translates the rush of first-person view drone racing to the digital world. Join the biggest community for virtual FPV racing!

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  • simulation
  • editor
  • immersive
  • level
  • flight
  • modern
  • racing
  • realistic
  • crafting
  • education
  • sport
  • fpv
  • science
  • first-person
  • atmospheric

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Kargo (2022)

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Collect containers with your spaceship to activate color-coded gates, navigate through challenging levels as fast as possible and deliver your cargo. Experience a unique combination of puzzle solving, precision cave-flying and cargo shooting.

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  • transportation
  • flight
  • twin-stick
  • logic
  • pixel
  • space
  • 2d
  • physics
  • colourful
  • racing
  • arcade
  • attack
  • score
  • controller-support
  • retro

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